Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Merrillan, WI
대정 김
York, WI
Erwin Bosman
Merrillan to York is 16.8 miles and takes about 28 minutes via State Highway 121, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, making it a straightforward local trip. You'll mostly be on highways, so expect a quick and efficient transit between these two points. Given the minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a spontaneous drive or as a connecting leg to a larger Wisconsin adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 121 | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 95 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| WI 121 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway G | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Merrillan, WI and York, WI.
Start on South Main Street
Turn left onto WI 95
Continue on WI 95
Continue on WI 95
Continue on WI 95
Turn right onto WI 121
Continue on WI 121; CTH FF
Continue on WI 121
Turn right onto CTH G
Turn left
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto WI 95 / West Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto WI 121 / State Highway 121
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CTH G / County Highway G
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.79 one way
$5.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Merrillan on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in York on Wednesday
Local time
8:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily highway, with 90% of the 16.8 miles on paved roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.3 miles on State Highway 121, offering continuous cruising. The transition to surface roads will likely occur as you approach your destination in York. Expect a generally straightforward driving experience with minimal complexity.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 121 and State Highway 95. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 95 / West Pearl Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 95 / West Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (WI 121 / State Highway 121): Navigation decision point; at 16.5 miles (CTH G / County Highway G): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
262 ft
Highest Point
1,107 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
205 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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